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MAC Charlotte Olympia Collection: Golden-Age Glam

March 18th, 2016 by Anna Oh 32 Comments

MAC Charlotte Olympia Collection Spring 2016

Hi, everyone! MAC is back with one of the most exciting releases of the year, the MAC x Charlotte Olympia Spring 2016 Collection, and this is one of the bigger MAC collections, too, with an emphasis on lips and accessories.

For those not familiar with the designer, Olympia is a luxury shoe and accessories designer obsessed with the bygone era of old Hollywood glamour and unafraid of a little humour.

The MAC x Charlotte Olympia collection has strong retro-glam vibes packaged in adorable printed boxes. They’re a collector’s dream come true.

MAC Charlotte Olympia
Charlotte Olympia for MAC Spring 2016

MAC Charlotte Olympia Collection Spring 2016

mac charlotte olympia spring 2016
Wearing Retro Rouge Matte Lipstick!

There are no fewer than three different types of lip products (lipsticks, lip pigments, and pro lip liners), and all of them are in various shades of red.

You know how every now and then you’ll bump into a friend looking for their “perfect red lipstick”? Well, you should direct their attention to THIS collection, because each red is GORGEOUS, but just a little different.

MAC Charlotte Olympia Collection Spring 2016 Lipsticks

MAC Charlotte Olympia Collection Spring 2016 Lipsticks

MAC Charlotte Olympia Collection Spring 2016 Lip Pigment
MAC x Charlotte Olympia Lip Pigments in “Crimson” and “Red”
MAC Charlotte Olympia Collection Spring 2016 Lipstick Swatch vs Lip Pencil
Swatches of (L-R) Starlett Scarlet, Leading Lady Red, Retro Rouge, He Said She Said, Kiss Me Quick
MAC Charlotte Olympia Collection Spring 2016 Lip Pigment
MAC x Charlotte Olympia LipMix Pigment swatches in “Red” and “Crimson”

My favorites from the lip selection are:

  • “Retro Rouge” Matte Lipstick ($18) A gorgeous and vampy red that leaves a burgundy stain
  • “Red” LipMix Pigment ($16) In-your-face rich red! So much fun!
  • “He Said, She Said” Pro Longwear Lip Pencil ($21) A brick red that stays on all day

MAC Charlotte Olympia Collection Spring 2016 Cream Colour Base Pigment

Next up are the eyes!

The eye statement is natural with flesh-toned shadows and dark brown liner and mascara. As a person who devotedly buys the “blackest black” of everything…I will admit that the dark brown looks chic and glam against the red lips.

There are two Cream Colour Bases ($23 each) –one matte and one shimmer — and a pigment in “Overdressed” ($23).

The cream colour base is very interesting, and I loved using “Sepia” as a contour shade, not only on my eyes, but also on my nose and cheeks. They don’t dry down like a paint pot (which dry quickly and don’t budge), so you have a lot of time to blend and play.

I compared my MAC Paint Pot in “Indianwood” with “Golden Age,” thinking they were dupes, but that was not the case.

MAC Charlotte Olympia Cream Colour Base in "Golden Age" vs MAC Paint Pot "Indianwood"
MAC Cream Colour Base in “Golden Age” vs MAC Paint Pot “Indianwood”
MAC Charlotte Olympia Cream Colour Base Swatches MAC Indianwood Swatch
Swatches of (L-R) MAC Indianwood, Sepia, and Golden Age

MAC Charlotte Olympia Collection Spring 2016 Overdressed Pigment

MAC Charlotte Olympia Collection Spring 2016 Overdressed Pigment
MAC x Charlotte Olympia “Overdressed” Pigment
MAC Charlotte Olympia Collection Spring 2016 Pigment Overdressed
“Overdressed” pigment swatched wet and dry

MAC Charlotte Olympia Collection Spring 2016 Nearly Natural Eyeliner

MAC Charlotte Olympia Collection Spring 2016 Swatches of Nearly Natural Eyeliner and Lofty Brown Mascara
Swatches of MAC “Nearly Natural” Eyeliner and “Lofty Brown” Mascara
MAC Charlotte Olympia Collection Spring 2016 Brushes
MAC 204SE Lash Brush and 249SE Eye Shader Brush
MAC Charlotte Olympia Collection Spring 2016 Blot Paper
Cute blotting paper!

MAC Charlotte Olympia Collection Spring 2016

Here’s a list of everything:

  • Matte Lipsticks ($18) Starlett Scarlet, Leading Lady Red, and Retro Rouge
  • LipMix Pigments ($16) Red, Crimson
  • Pro Lip Pencils ($21) He Said, She Said, Kiss Me Quick
  • Pigment ($23) Overdressed
  • Cream Colour Base ($23) Golden Age, Sepia
  • Zoom Lash Mascara ($18) Lofty Brown
  • Liquid Eye Liner ($22) Nearly Natural
  • Studio Nail Lacquer ($13) Good Old Days, To Have or Not, Old Fashioned
  • 249 Eye Shader Brush ($33)
  • 204 Lash Brush ($16)
  • Eyelash Curler ($23)
  • Blot Film ($17)
  • Mirror Compact ($13)
  • Makeup Bag ($35)

Hope you enjoyed this overview of the new MAC x Charlotte Olympia collection! It’s available online now and coming soon to stores March 24th (USA).

What do you think? Does anything here get your glam going? Let me know if you have any questions or if you plan to get anything from the release.

See you in the next!

Anna

Anna Oh


Anna is an illustrator and designer from Atlanta, GA. Her work focuses on fashion, beauty, and awesome women. A former tomboy, Anna now happily embraces all things pink, glittery, and floral scented. You can see her illustration work at www.helloannaoh.com and on Instagram.

MAC Charlotte Olympia Collection: Golden-Age Glam / Originally published March 18th, 2016

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  1. maria says

    March 19th, 2016 at 2:04 am

    in the photo which lipstick are you wearing because i love it????

    Reply
    • Anna Oh says

      March 19th, 2016 at 8:50 pm

      Hey Maria! I’m wearing Retro Rouge! My bad for not including it. It’s fixed now.

      Reply
      • Maria says

        March 20th, 2016 at 1:21 am

        do you have picturee with the other two? i’m trying to deside which one i want but can’t seem to find a good picture.

        Reply
  2. sarah says

    March 19th, 2016 at 6:39 am

    I have my eye on Overdressed pigment. The packaging is calling my name, thank you for the lovely photographs Anna. This is such a gawgeous release!

    Reply
    • Anna Oh says

      March 19th, 2016 at 8:51 pm

      Thank you Sarah and you are totally welcome 🙂

      Reply
  3. Maria says

    March 19th, 2016 at 6:59 am

    which lipstick are you wearing in the photo?

    Reply
  4. Jessica Revitte says

    March 19th, 2016 at 8:07 am

    I love your photographs and illustrations for this post Anna! You did such a good job capturing the “feel” of Charlotte Olympia products. I’m trying to resist but the cream color bases are so lovely!

    Jessica

    Reply
    • Anna Oh says

      March 19th, 2016 at 8:52 pm

      Much appreciated, Jessica. Although they are really neutral I am really attracted to the cream bases too.

      Reply
  5. LindaLibraLoca says

    March 19th, 2016 at 9:19 am

    Glam, red lipsticks and pretty packaging? Oh my, I cant go far a counter I guess, because I really, really don’t need any more of that kind of makeup. But obviously I want it all the same, because it is a) MAC and b) Limited Edition.
    LindaLibraLoca recently posted … Spring Summer Trends 2016

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  6. Stella says

    March 19th, 2016 at 9:20 am

    YOU LOOK SO BEAUTIFUL IN THAT RED COLOR!!! love love love the illustrations!

    Reply
    • Anna Oh says

      March 19th, 2016 at 8:52 pm

      THANK YOU STELLA <3

      Reply
  7. Maisha Haque says

    March 19th, 2016 at 9:48 am

    Love the illustrations for this post. I think I may have to head to Mac and get the Retro Rouge 😛 Cuz you know, you can never have too many reds. How do these mattes wear compared to Mac’s other mattes, is it ruby woo level matte?

    Reply
    • Anna Oh says

      March 19th, 2016 at 9:04 pm

      Thanks Maisha!!!! Yep it’s actually really similar to Ruby Woo matte

      Reply
  8. Joyce says

    March 19th, 2016 at 10:50 am

    The white box packaging is cute, so I may just get the blotting sheets. It would have been awesome if they made it using plastic instead of cardboard so I can keep refilling the case!
    Joyce recently posted … Swatches + Review: MAC Haul (Blush, Eyeshadows, Paint Pot & Foundation)

    Reply
    • Anna Oh says

      March 19th, 2016 at 9:05 pm

      I was thinking this too Joyce! I also wish they used the print on a bottle of mascara or powder or something. It’s just too cute.

      Reply
  9. Rachel says

    March 19th, 2016 at 11:42 am

    Love the packaging in this collection! Might have to get one of the red lipsticks, just have to decide which one!

    Reply
  10. Katie says

    March 19th, 2016 at 1:39 pm

    Echoing everyone on your beautiful illustrations (I love your aesthetic) and rocking that red lip! Also, which face products are you using? Your skin looks great, Anna.

    Reply
    • Anna Oh says

      March 19th, 2016 at 9:25 pm

      Wow, thank you Katie! I used the Becca Aqua Luminous Foundation with plenty of Sephora Genius Gel concealer 🙂

      Reply
  11. Karen says

    March 19th, 2016 at 1:48 pm

    Hi Anna,

    Everything about this post ROCKS. Love the makeup, love the illustrations, love it all!
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    Reply
    • Anna Oh says

      March 19th, 2016 at 9:26 pm

      Thank you Karen! -ugly cries-

      Reply
  12. Indya says

    March 19th, 2016 at 3:34 pm

    Great post, Anna. I love the lipsticks and surprisingly the makeup brushes!
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    Reply
  13. Adia says

    March 19th, 2016 at 9:26 pm

    The packaging is so gorgeous! I may have to pick up the cream color bases.

    Reply
  14. Isabelle says

    March 20th, 2016 at 12:35 am

    I adore the little blotting paper box! It’s so cute.

    Retro Rouge looks beautiful on you.

    Reply
    • Anna Oh says

      March 23rd, 2016 at 9:52 am

      Thank you Isabelle 🙂 It’s my fave of the bunch.

      Reply
  15. Chris25 says

    March 20th, 2016 at 4:22 am

    Technically, I don’t think I need any new red lipsticks…however…lol
    Chris25 recently posted … Review: Rimmel London Show Off Lip Lacquer in Big Bang

    Reply
  16. zVintageFashionizta says

    March 20th, 2016 at 4:32 pm

    That lipstick looks absolutely lovely on you!

    Reply
  17. Lauren says

    March 21st, 2016 at 12:37 am

    Omg…that lipstick is GORGEOUS on you!!! You have to go buy all of them for yourself!

    Reply
    • Anna Oh says

      March 23rd, 2016 at 9:52 am

      Thank you Lauren!!!

      Reply
  18. Erin says

    March 21st, 2016 at 12:07 pm

    I loved the packaging of this collection!
    Erin recently posted … Granite Coast Vineyards 2014 Chardonnay

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  19. Iris says

    March 21st, 2016 at 7:33 pm

    The lipstick you’re wearing is amazing. Retro Rouge is the one I want to get the most. I’m waiting for it to be released in stores, as I like buying in person.

    Reply
    • Anna Oh says

      March 23rd, 2016 at 9:53 am

      That’s the one I’m wearing and I LOVE it. It’s an amazing deep red. Let me know how you like it!

      Reply
  20. Ankita Srivastava says

    March 22nd, 2016 at 1:07 pm

    What a classic and beautiful collection!
    Ankita Srivastava recently posted … FOTD : Dewy Skin, Matte Red Lips

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